{"product_id":"rademachera-sinica-d12cm-27cm","title":"Rademachera sinica (Chinese Doll) H27 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"rademachera-sinica\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Bright green compound foliage, very airy • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy care • 📏 H27 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRademachera sinica\u003c\/strong\u003e, nicknamed the \u003cstrong\u003eChinese doll\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eEmerald tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a tropical shrub with a branched and airy habit, featuring bipinnate compound leaves of an intense bright green. Its oval, finely pointed leaflets give it a visual lightness that few other indoor plants have at this size — a lace-like plant effect that lights up as soon as a light source passes through it. Native to the subtropical mountains of southern China and Taiwan, it belongs to the Bignoniaceae family — the same as Campsis and Catalpa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAmong the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-faciles-cuidar\"\u003eeasy-care plants\u003c\/a\u003e, it is a plant that can accompany an interior for years without particular constraints, provided it is given good light, balanced watering, and is kept absolutely away from any smoke source — its main vulnerability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSURE \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRademachera sinica\u003c\/strong\u003e needs bright indirect light to keep its dense and shiny foliage. In insufficient light, stems elongate, leaves spread out, and the plant loses its compact habit. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/10-plantas-faciles-mantenimiento-citadinos\"\u003eEasy indoor plants for city dwellers\u003c\/a\u003e all share this same need for a well-defined spot from the start — and Rademachera is the perfect example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — east or west window, very bright desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates:\u003c\/strong\u003e a few hours of gentle morning or late afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e prolonged partial shade that stretches stems, intense direct sun, drafts, cigarette smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 22 °C — tolerates 12–16 °C in winter but sensitive to sudden changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e quality universal potting soil with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRademachera is particularly sensitive to cigarette smoke and air pollution — it loses leaves at the slightest contact. Avoid any location near smoking areas or combustion devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRademachera prefers a substrate that is slightly moist at all times — neither dry nor waterlogged. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/hojas-amarillas-5-causas-y-soluciones\"\u003eYellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e are the most common sign of watering imbalance, either too much or too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep substrate slightly moist, never soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring-summer; reduce in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot with drainage holes, empty saucer after watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants, every 2 weeks in spring-summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light shaping pruning in spring to maintain a compact habit and stimulate branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf the substrate stays too wet for more than 4 consecutive days, let it dry slightly before watering again — this is the most common adjustment to make during the first weeks to find the right rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT COMBINATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026amp; Plant Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe airy lightness of \u003cstrong\u003eRademachera sinica\u003c\/strong\u003e foliage makes it an ideal plant to balance a dense plant arrangement — it brings transparency where other plants create density. Discover how to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/combinar-plantas-ambiente-tropical\"\u003ecombine plants to create a tropical atmosphere\u003c\/a\u003e by playing with leaf textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a very bright desk:\u003c\/strong\u003e its compact size and non-intrusive foliage are perfect for a workspace — placed in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-gabriel-redonda-blanca-ceramica-14cm\"\u003ewhite Gabriel decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e, the set is sober and elegant without distraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a trio of contrasting textures:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-ginseng\"\u003eFicus Ginseng\u003c\/a\u003e with a knotted sculptural trunk and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/polyscias-fabian\"\u003ePolyscias Fabian\u003c\/a\u003e with round purple leaves — airy foliage, sculptural trunk, and colorful leaves, three very distinct styles in one composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a plant shelf:\u003c\/strong\u003e its H27 cm | Pot Ø12 cm size fits perfectly on a bright shelf — in an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cubre-maceta-gabriel-ceramica-ocre-14cm\"\u003eochre Gabriel decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e, the warm terracotta tone warms the bright green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative pot and color scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e the intense bright green stands out especially against natural backgrounds — a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cesta-borneo-gris-d14cm\"\u003egray Borneo basket\u003c\/a\u003e creates a dialogue between the natural fiber and the mineral lightness of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced in front of a bright window, light passes through the Rademachera’s leaflets and reveals all the shades of green in its compound foliage — a stained-glass plant effect that few indoor plants offer at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose its final location upon arrival:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rademachera reacts to changes in conditions — once placed in a good bright spot, avoid moving it to prevent leaf drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightly prune in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e pruning the longest stems just above a leaf node stimulates branching and maintains the compact, dense habit that makes the plant so charming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it away from any smoke source:\u003c\/strong\u003e even brief exposure to cigarette smoke can trigger massive leaf drop that is hard to stop — this is the plant’s most important constraint, to anticipate before choosing its location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRademachera can be placed outdoors in light shade once temperatures exceed 15 °C — a summer exposure protected from direct rain and intense sun greatly strengthens its foliage for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRademachera sinica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese doll, Emerald tree, Snake tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bignoniaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e southern China, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H27 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1 m indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining universal potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — substrate slightly moist at all times\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e not documented — keep out of reach as a precaution\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e very sensitive to cigarette smoke and air pollution\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy \/ Natural \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show a representative example. Foliage density and branching naturally vary depending on the light received during cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333247611145,"sku":"8691","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/rademachera-sinica-poupee-chinoise-h27-cm-pot-oe12-cm-verdeia-6903436.jpg?v=1775543237","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/radermachera-sinica-d12cm-27cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}